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Mount Pleasant, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29466

Charleston County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

28,725
378/sq mi
$133,357
Median income
$736,400
Median home value
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Pleasant pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
378
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29466 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29466 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina, with 28,725 residents across 76.1 square miles, a density of 378 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29466 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,357 (109% above the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $69,451. Local economic indicators show a 4.5% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $736,400 (226% above the state average), median rent at $2,380 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Charleston County, letting you compare 29466 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 29466

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Pleasant, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29466.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29466, Mount Pleasant, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,725

Population

76.1

Area (sq mi)

378

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29466?

44.2

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$133,357

Median Household Income

+109% vs state

$69,451

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29466 ranks nationally

Mount Pleasant, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$133,357 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,639

Total Housing Units

17,281

Occupied Units

1,358

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$736,400

Median Home Value

+226% vs state

$2,380

Median Rent

2007

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29466 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.2% 200
2021 +14.2% 229
2022 +15.9% 265
2023 +12.7% 299
2024 +4.1% 311

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,062 business establishments in ZIP 29466, employing approximately 7,817 people with a combined annual payroll of $379,977,000.

1,062

Businesses

7,817

Employees

$380.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 212 20.0%
Construction 113 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 113 10.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 93 8.8%
Retail trade 88 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 80 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 75 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 68 6.4%
Finance and insurance 63 5.9%
Wholesale trade 34 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 34 3.2%
Educational services 30 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 24 2.3%
Information 17 1.6%
Manufacturing 10 0.9%
Industries not classified 5 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 29466 vs 29451 →

ZIP 29466 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29466 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 29466 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29466 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29451 Isle Of Palms, SC 4,205 4.5 mi
29464 Mount Pleasant, SC 43,649 5.6 mi
29492 Charleston, SC 10,262 5.9 mi
29482 Sullivans Island, SC 1,791 8.0 mi
29429 Awendaw, SC 2,737 9.6 mi
29424 Charleston, SC 389 10.8 mi
29401 Charleston, SC 10,895 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Charleston County

29464 standard
Mount Pleasant, SC
Pop: 43,649
29412 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 35,850
29407 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 34,827
29414 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 31,883
29406 standard
Charleston, SC
Pop: 29,314
29405 standard
North Charleston, SC
Pop: 26,328

Related Areas

Charleston County Mount Pleasant, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29466 in? ▼
ZIP code 29466 (Mount Pleasant) is located in Charleston County, South Carolina. Charleston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/charleston-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29466? ▼
ZIP code 29466 in Mount Pleasant, SC has a population of 28,725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29466? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29466 is $133,357, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29466? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29466 is $736,400, which is 165% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29466? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29466 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29466? ▼
ZIP code 29466 has 1,062 business establishments employing approximately 7,817 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29466? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29466 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (212), Construction (113), Health care and social assistance (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29466? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29466 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29466? ▼
In ZIP code 29466, 75.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29466? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29466 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29466? ▼
In ZIP code 29466, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29466? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29466 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.